Bolt registers to play for Manchester Sunday league team
Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.
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Antonio Valencia is a former captain of Manchester United.
Danny Drinkwater is a former Premier League title winner.
Emile Heskey is a former England and Liverpool striker.
Joleon Lescott is a former Premier League title winner.
Nedum Onuoha is a former professional football player and current sports analyst.
Oumar Niasse is a former Everton striker.
Papiss Cisse is a former striker for Newcastle.
Stephen Ireland is a former player for Manchester City.
Usain Bolt is an eight-time Olympic champion sprinter and the fastest man in history over 100m and 200m.
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Eight-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has registered to play for a veterans' Sunday league football team in Manchester.
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